Meet your sales team: Ray LaHood, Tim Geithner, Barack Obama, Ed Montgomery and Gary Locke. (By Bill O'leary -- The Washington Post
"If you buy a car from Chrysler or General Motors, you will be able to get your car serviced and repaired, just like always," the carsalesinchief promised yesterday morning from the executive mansion And that's not all, folks! "Your warranty will be safe," the salesman in chief went on. "In fact, it will be safer than it's ever been, because starting today, the United States government will stand behind your warranty."
Incentives? Obamba's got 'em. "If you buy a car anytime this year, you may be able to deduct the cost of any sales and excise taxes," the salesman in chief offered. And nobody beats Obamba on trade-ins; he wants a "generous credit to consumers who turn in old, less-fuel-efficient cars."
Perhaps the salesman in chief can interest you in a Chevy Malibu? "In 2008, the North American Car of the Year was a GM," he pitched. And the Buick Lucerne is a real cream puff. "This year, Buick tied for first place as the most reliable car in the world," he declared from behind the presidential seal.
If you buy now, he may even throw in the floor mats. |